Nnena Kalu, a 59-year-old artist with autism and limited verbal communication, made history by becoming the first artist with a learning disability to win the prestigious Turner Prize, receiving the $25,000 award in Bradford on Tuesday.Kalu was honored for her "bold and compelling" sculptures and drawings, including "Drawing 21" and "Hanging Sculpture 1-10," created from recycled materials like VHS tape, with her work described by jury chairman Alex Farquharson as possessing "beautiful intricacy."Her historic win was hailed as a "watershed moment" by curator Lisa Slominski, recognizing her unique artistic command while emphasizing that her diagnosis did not influence the jury's decision, and an exhibition of her work is on display until February 2026.